"My interview with Ariane was nothing but smooth, professional, and a hell of a lot of fun. Not the usual 20 questions. Highly recommended." -Timothy Ferriss, #1 NY Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek

News

Theft at a Kegger

Thieves across the nation are raiding the alleyways of bars and breweries to try and get their hands on kegs, and not for the reasons you’d think. They’re after the stainless steel kegs themselves, not the alcohol in them; in fact, the emptier they are the better.

The reason for the seemingly bizarre thefts is that the stainless steel metal fetches a price of more than $13 in Chicago, while in other parts of the country the metal can go for $30 or more. The prices have come down a little with the price drop in all commodities, but $30 for an empty keg could be enticing enough for these thieves to steal a truck load.

According to the Beer Association (there's a beer association?) 300,000 kegs were stolen in 2007 at a loss to the industry of $50 million dollars. Spokespersons and CEOs of breweries are in agreement that the situation is frustrating and losses have to be recouped somehow. Their solution is the raise the price of beer, though we think they would have done that with or without the thefts. But, it sort of begs the question, why is it so easy to steal these kegs from the alleyways?

If you need more money, there are probably better ways to make $30 than stealing kegs. Give us your best tips for earning quick cash! [USA Today]

"Ariane is a new voice who can inspire and inform all of us going through change, whether it be big or small, professional or personal. The First 30 Days will encourage people going through change to go from being fearful and alone to feeling optimistic and transformed."— David Bach, New York Times best-seller

"Since change is the only constant in life, it helps to have an expert navigate through the ups and downs of life. The First 30 Days is an excellent guide."— Deepak Chopra, New York Times best-seller

"Essential reading for anyone going through a change. I loved it!"— Wayne Dyer, New York Times best-seller